Health ministry outlines three effective steps to relieve constipation
Saudi Arabia’s health ministry has shared three key steps to ease constipation in children, including dietary changes, more fiber, and increased fluid intake.
Key Takeaways
AIThe Ministry of Health, through its 'Health 937' account on X, has issued a set of guidelines to help relieve constipation symptoms. The advice came in response to a query from a citizen whose one-year-and-three-month-old child suffers from chronic constipation.
The ministry explained that the most effective steps to ease constipation include changing the types of food and drink to help soften stools, increasing the intake of fiber-rich foods, and ensuring adequate consumption of water and other fluids.
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The Ministry of Health also emphasized that individuals can contact the free 937 service for comprehensive medical advice and answers to health-related questions.
The clarification came after a citizen reported that his child suffers from chronic constipation, requiring visits to emergency departments every week or two, where X-rays are performed at each visit but no treatment is provided.